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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551,415.65, 827,123.48 and 235,904.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551,415.65, 827,123.48 and 235,904.45 is: 353,856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551,415.65 : 827,123.48 = 235,904.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551,415.65/827,123.48 = 235,904.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551,415.65x = 827,123.48 × 235,904.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551,415.65x = 195,122,108,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,122,108,451.96/551,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353,856.68

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